forcefully

Everyday

1. Forcefully means with a lot of strength or power. tree →
2. In a strong, confident way that makes people listen: «she argued forcefully». tree →

In the lessons

Used in stories, sport and descriptions of how people speak or act. Phrases: «speak forcefully», «push forcefully», «argue forcefully». It tells the reader an action was strong or determined.

Examples

• He knocked forcefully on the door. tree →
• She argued forcefully that the rule was unfair. tree →
• The wind blew forcefully against the windows. tree →
• Push the lever forcefully to open the gate. tree →
• The captain spoke forcefully to the team. tree →
• The ball was kicked forcefully into the net. tree →

Note

Adverb of «forceful». Double l: forcefully. Similar: «forcibly» means using force against someone's will (forcibly removed), which is different.